Which place is cheaper, Mexico City or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Mexico City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Mexico City. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Mexico City?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world. There are an estimated 26 million people living in the greater Mexico City metropolitan area. The area is about 60 kilometers by 40 kilometers and is surrounded by tall mountains and volcanoes on three sides. Mexico City proper has about 8.8 million people and is the capital of the country. More than a third of the country's economy is based here, making it the wealthiest city in all of Latin America.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Mexico City $231
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is $231. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Mexico City $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Mexico City $84
Compare Hotels in Amman and Mexico City
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Mexico City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amman Hotel Prices and Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Mexico City $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $29
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private Transfers from Amman City Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $77
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea: $53
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Dead sea: $95
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Aqaba: $110
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport QAIA to Your Hotel in Amman: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mexico City
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mexico City:
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Metro$1.18
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Uber Ride$4.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers Airport Hotel CDMX: $157
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $220
- Transfer Premium Mexico International Airport AICM: $38
- Transfer Mexico city Airport - Mexico city Downtown hotels: $18
- Transfer Mexico City Airport to Downtown and Zona Rosa Hotels: $80
- Transfer Airport Hotel Airport Mexico City: $30
- Transfer Airport - Hotel or vice versa: $63
- Transfer & assistance one-way from/to Mexico City Airport/hotel: $72
- Toluca to Toluca Airport (TLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Toluca Int Airport(TLC) to Toluca - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $97
- Toluca Int Airport (TLC) to Toluca - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
- Toluca Airport (TLC) to Toluca - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Amman change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $58Mexico City $47
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Typical Food Prices in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$13
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Coffee and Snacks$4.61
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Dinner for 2$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street Food Tour Mexico City (Saturday): $20
- Mexico City Coyoacan Food Tour & Optional Frida Kahlo Museum: $20
- Private Street Food Tour Mexico City - Best rated: $35
- Cable Car, Cultural Spaces, and Traditional Food Tour: $40
- Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip: $50
- Virtual Mexican Cooking Class (private and personalized): $50
- Tortilla Crawl: Food Tour in Mexico City: $55
- San Juan Market Food Tour Exotic Bites & Flavors: $56
- Coyoacan Market Food Tour Urban Eats & Local Legends: $56
- Mexico : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $58
- Street Food Tour in Mexico with a Local Guide: $62
- Local Markets & Food Tour in Mexico City: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Mexico City $15
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle: $120
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Amman City Tour Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $185
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
Tours and Activities in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Sabor a Calle": Mexico City Street Food Adventure: $93
- 1 Day Tour to Zacatlán and Chignahuapan from Mexico city: $160
- 100% Private Teotihuacan Tour from Mexico City + Guadalupe Shrine: $163
- 100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City: $120
- 100% private tour in Chapultepec Castle & around (with transport): $78
- 100% private tour in Guadalupe's Basilica with transport: $80
- 100% private tour to hotsprings Tolantongo from Mexico city: $181
- 2 hours Private Gastronomic Tour in Mexico city (NEW TOUR!): $55
- 2026 Azcapotzalco Walking Tour Mexico City Adventure: $140
- 2D: Frida Kahlo Museum(No ticket)-Xochimilco & Cuernavaca - Taxco: $194
- 3 Day Private Culinary Experience in CDMX Beyond Tacos: $300
- 3-Hour Private Archaeological Walking Tour in Mexico with ATV: $165
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Mexico City $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Mexico City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mexico City:
- CDMX Pub Crawl: Guided Pub Crawl with Party Games: $24
- The Mexico City Pub Crawl: A real chilango night: $33
- THE MEXICO CITY PUB CRAWL: A real chilango night: $35
- Make Your Own Tequila or Mezcal with Distillery and Cocktails: $97
- Zona Rosa Pub Crawl Experience: $100
- Mexican Wine Tasting with Food Pairing: $126
- The Mexican Wine Tasting and Pairing: $130
- Full Day Harvest Season Wine Tour & Grape Stomping Tequisquiapan: $136
- Private Cheese and Wine Tour to Queretaro: $511
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Mexico City is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Mexico City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mexico City than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Mexico City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Mexico City?
Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Mexico City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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